Short answer: Lattafa The Kingdom is the alternative a published roundup compares with Le Male Elixir itself. Afnan 9 PM and Rasasi Dareej are compared with other Le Male versions, so they answer a different question. None is the original, and none can be called identical.

This page is desk research. It draws on Amazon listings checked on October 20, 2026 and a published roundup. We have not smelled, worn or blind-compared any of these. The roundup comes from Scento, which sells perfume and decants, so its ranking is opinion with a commercial interest. It also names different Le Male versions for the same pick in different places, which is why this page is organized by version.

Which Le Male are you chasing?

Le Male is a family, and a dupe for one version is not a dupe for another. Scento gives Le Male Elixir as honey, tobacco and tonka, and the original Le Male with mint, bergamot and cardamom over lavender, cinnamon and orange blossom, then vanilla, tonka and sandalwood. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Amazon listing for Elixir names lavender, tonka bean and warm amber. Our vanilla cologne guide quotes the brand’s description of Elixir, and our Le Male buyer guide covers the original.

Quick comparison

Alternative Compared with What the source says Check first
Lattafa The Kingdom, 3.4 oz Le Male Elixir A woody aromatic scent; can miss some of the bright opening; performance rated strong The roundup also lists it against the wider Le Male line
Afnan 9 PM, 5 oz Ultra Male A gourmand; the opening is less sparkling and somewhat flatter Not an Elixir comparison
Rasasi Dareej, 3.4 oz Le Male Eau de Toilette Spicier and more mature, with a less exact match Amazon spells it Dareej; the roundup says Daarej

The alternatives

Lattafa The Kingdom: the Elixir comparison

Scento compares The Kingdom with Le Male Elixir, lists its family as woody aromatic, says it can miss some of the bright opening and rates its performance as strong, even claiming it can match or exceed the original’s projection without a source. The Amazon listing is the 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum for men, sold by a third party. Amazon also lists a women’s version with the same name; match the one for men.

  • Choose it if you want the roundup’s Elixir pick and like a warm, woody-aromatic profile.
  • Skip it if you want a note-for-note honey-tobacco match. The roundup gives no note list for it.

Afnan 9 PM: the Ultra Male direction

Scento compares 9 PM with Ultra Male, lists it as a gourmand, and says its opening is less sparkling and somewhat flatter. It cites 8 to 12 hours of wear without a source. The 5 oz listing is a third-party offer that was new and in stock on October 20, 2026. A 3.4 oz listing also exists, but it showed a later availability date that day, so we did not link it.

  • Choose it if the sweeter, gourmand side of the family is what you want.
  • Skip it if you came for Elixir’s honey and tobacco.

Rasasi Dareej: the spicier, older route

Scento compares Daarej with the original Le Male Eau de Toilette, calls it spicier and more mature with a less exact match, and describes its family as spicy oriental. The 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum is sold by a third party under the spelling Dareej.

  • Choose it if you want a spicy, mature take on the Le Male idea.
  • Skip it if you want the original’s mint-and-lavender sparkle or Elixir’s honey.

Scento also lists Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme, Armaf Club de Nuit Lionheart Man, Maison Alhambra Glacier Le Noir, Perry Ellis 360 White, Zara Gourmand Leather and Cuba Gold, mostly against the original Le Male or Le Parfum. We could not tie the Amazon listings to those exact names with confidence, and the roundup gives no sourced notes for them.

The original, if you would rather start there

Jean Paul Gaultier sells Le Male Elixir Parfum in 2.5 oz and 4.2 oz on Amazon, both new when we checked. Match the Elixir Parfum, not the Eau de Toilette or the Absolu version, which are different perfumes. For other Le Male options, see our sweet cologne guide .

Before you buy any of them

  • Sample the original first. If you do not enjoy Le Male Elixir itself, a cheaper interpretation will not fix that.
  • Name what you like. Decide whether it is the honey and tobacco, the lavender or the sweetness you want, and compare against the version the source names.
  • Judge each alternative on its own. Buy it because you like wearing it, not because a roundup used the word “dupe.”
  • Compare the seller and the return terms. Opened fragrance is often final sale.

The Amazon links on this page go to exact listings that were new and in stock on October 20, 2026, several from third-party sellers. Check the size, concentration and seller before ordering. Scent For Him may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

FAQ

Is any of these the same as Le Male Elixir?

No. Each is a separate formula from a different maker, and none of the makers describes its perfume as a copy. The comparisons come from a retailer roundup that gives few sourced details, so treat them as opinion.

Which alternative does the roundup compare with Elixir itself?

Lattafa The Kingdom. Scento says it can miss some of the bright opening and rates its performance as strong. The same roundup also lists it against the Le Male line more generally, so its target is not fully consistent.

What are the notes of Le Male Elixir?

Scento gives honey, tobacco and tonka. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Amazon listing names lavender, tonka bean and warm amber, and our vanilla cologne guide quotes the brand’s lavender, benzoin, tonka, honey and tobacco description.

Why are Afnan 9PM and Rasasi Dareej here?

Because the roundup compares them with other Le Male versions: Afnan 9PM with Ultra Male, and Rasasi Daarej with the original Le Male Eau de Toilette. They are listed so you can see which Le Male you are chasing, not as Elixir dupes.

Sources

  • Scento: Best Le Male dupes (published and updated September 2026; Scento sells perfume and decants)
  • Amazon product listings linked above, checked October 20, 2026